Obituaries

WELLS, Sharron Marie (nee Whiting): Passed away peacefully, Saturday 29th August, at Nurse Maude Hospice, aged 51 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Mark, much loved Mum of Dylan, loved daughter of the late Ron and Jeanette, loved sister and sister...

PENEI, Deborah Anne (Deb) (Née Shirkey) Deb passed away peacefully on August 20, 2026, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 67 years. Much loved partner of Henry, dearly loved mum of Joe and Ana, Tino, Ana and Harman, proud nan of Tasi, Reta, and their p...

ROUSE, Graham Joseph  Passed away peacefully, on August 15, 2026, surrounded by his family at Nurse Maude Hospice after a brave battle, in his 80th year. Cherished husband and best friend of Rosina for 57 years, loving and inspirational father to...

CAMPION, Dawn (nee Roughan): Passed away at Essie Summers on Saturday, August 15, 2026, aged 95 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Ronald, Cherished Mum of Len, Craig, Shelley, Robin, and Evon, and a dearly loved Gran and Baba, of her grandchildren...

DILLON, Ella June “June”: Passed peacefully at home of Friday, August 14, 2026, aged 92 years. Beloved wife of the late Gordon (Dick), much loved Mum of Allan and Annette, Karyn, Ross (deceased), Gary, and Toni, dearly loved GG of 28, and a much...

SINCLAIR, Colin St Clair On August 1, 2026, passed away peacefully at Windsorcare, aged 78 years. Dearly loved husband of Marie, and the late Violet, much loved father of John, Stuart, Susan, and the late Karen and loved foster daughter Jade, love...

KNIGHT, Doreen Priscilla (née Smith) On July 29, 2026, Doreen died peacefully at the Village Palms after a short illness, aged 97 years. Now reunited with her beloved husband Len and cherished daughter Yvonne. Doreen will be fondly remembered by ...

WALTERS, Elizabeth Susan “Libby” (formerly Pearce, née Gunn) Passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on July 25, 2026, aged 76 years. Dearly loved wife of Paul; cherished mother and mother-in-law of Matthew and Kerry, Hamish and Sar...

SNEESBY, John Arthur: Passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Tuesday, 16 June, 2026, aged 79 years. Dearly loved and devoted father to his children, cherished Poppy to all his grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, and a beloved membe...

CLARKE, Hadyn Ormrod (Reg no. 3510669, R.A.F. Pilot Officer, Retired): Died peacefully aged 93 years. Cherished husband of Barbara, and the late Anna, loved father of Heather, and Peter, father-in-law of Chris, loved by his six grandchildren Verity,...

STANLEY, Joan Waiau (née Chidgey): On May 30, 2026, at home, in her 98th year. Dearly and much loved wife of the late Raymond, treasured mum and mother-in-law of William and Margaret Stanley, Pam and Barry Johnson, adored nana of Blair and ...

ADAMS, Barrie Neville - Passed away on May 26, 2026, at Rosewood Rest Home, in his 100th year. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Frank and Janice, Carolyn and Steve, Elaine and Stuart, and the late Vince, loved grandad of his 14 grand...

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RYDER, Shirley Marie:  Passed away peacefully at Bishop Selwyn Lifecare on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, aged 88years. Loving wife of Graham, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Carl and Shirley, and Debbie and Edward, dearly loved by Julie-Ann and A...

RIXECKER, Arnulf Otto:  Passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, aged 80 years. Beloved husband of the late Heidi, much loved father and father-in-law of Stefanie and Amelia, proud grandfather of Alexander, and The...

McBAIN, Cynthia Valmai: died peacefully on Monday March 30, 2026.  Dearly beloved wife of Sydney McBain (deceased), and daughter of Malcolm (Mac) and Mollie (Norma) Monteath, sister to Mary Hawley, and brother to Dennis Monteath. She was a much love...

HITCHON, Brian: Passed away peacefully on February 22nd, 2026, in the presence of his loving family, aged 79 years. Deeply loved husband of Lindsay Hitchon adored Dad and father-in-law of Robbie and Barb, Alistair and Maria, Jimmy and Emily, and Laur...

D’ATH, Aidan Erl: Passed away suddenly, at home, aged 49 years. Beloved son of Andrea and the late Roger, much loved brother of Brett, and Mark, adored uncle of Brayden, Rylee, and Colton, loved nephew, cousin, and friend to many. Messages may be a...

JOHNSTON, Robert William: Passed away peacefully at the George Manning Retirement Village, Christchurch, on December 8, 2025, aged 86 years.  Beloved husband of Adele, much loved father and father-in-law of Bruce and Ayako, Carolyn (deceased), Greg ...